MA vs PGR
By Alex · Tickerpine
Mastercard Incorporated vs The Progressive Corporation, side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | MA | PGR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.02 | $224.34 |
| Market cap | $440.93B | $130.61B |
| P/E ratio | 28.9 | 11.4 |
| ROE | 232.08% | 37.90% |
| Profit margin | 45.88% | 12.93% |
| Revenue growth | 15.80% | 8.70% |
| Dividend yield | 0.70% | 6.20% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 0.27 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
MA vs PGR in plain English
- MA is the bigger company — about 3.4× the market cap of PGR.
- PGR is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.4 vs 28.9).
- MA earns a higher return on equity (232% vs 38%).
- MA is growing revenue faster (16% vs 9%).
- PGR has the higher dividend yield (6.20% vs 0.70%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
MA return calculator
See what $1,000 in Mastercard Incorporated would be worth today.
PGR return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Progressive Corporation would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.